412 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e8dd205d6b240137d87d83e2f028a262.pdf 50a1877f71f6deb2af7972d3bef1915d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William F. Wofand to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503623 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5472df0ec0af295cba26dc5a30a0a6ce.pdf ab40ffac60872fa8dfebb444ef6478af Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unknown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503624 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/52642c1a55b9fbfe2847dba95ec611f7.pdf 328fc15788aab1c24e92194130e29fdd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters Co. E. 6th Ills. Cav. LaGrange Tenn. Feb. 15, 1863. A. Kitchell, Dear Sir. I have for some time been indulging myself, with the wish to try the experiment of rais a Regment of Negros, and drill them for the service. This with many at home. I know would be a vary unpoplar undertaking. But at the first braking out of this rebelian. I started out to do all that was in my power to put it down. And I now am prepared to use every means. that will kill a trator. It is now almost one year since I came into the Slave States, and have been imployed the greater part of the time in Scouting. which has thrown me in constant communication with the Negros. And I have been induced to believe that they can be made avalible as Solders. I think that it is the true policy for the government to use every means that it can <hr /> to protect the lives of its white citizens. and the Government will be weakened less by the loss of three negros than it would be by the loss of one white man. This is my opinion it my be erronious. My health has become such that I fear that I will not be able to withstand the hardships of the Cavlery Service much longer. Is one reson for my wishing to make this change of Sirvice. And an other I think that I can do more good by organising a thousand ineffective men and making them usefull Solders than I can by commanding an old and well drilled company. To enable me to set about this enterprise I must have an order from the war department. And this will have to be obtained through some influencial friend. You know that all of my friends are opposed to the Negros being brought into the service. The assistance of Gov. Yates would be of great adventige. If you will lend me what assistance you can I will try to do my duty. is all the <hr /> promice that I will make least I should break it. Yours John Lynch, Capt. Cam. Co. E. 6th Redgt. Ills. Cav. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Lynch to A. Kitchell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503625 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarters Co. E. 6th Ills. Cav. LaGrange Tenn. Feb. 15, 1863. A. Kitchell, Dear Sir. I have for some time been indulging myself, with the wish to try the experiment of rais a Regment of Negros, and drill them for the service. This with many at home. I know would be a vary unpoplar undertaking. But at the first braking out of this rebelian. I started out to do all that was in my power to put it down. And I now am prepared to use every means. that will kill a trator. It is now almost one year since I came into the Slave States, and have been imployed the greater part of the time in Scouting. which has thrown me in constant communication with the Negros. And I have been induced to believe that they can be made avalible as Solders. I think that it is the true policy for the government to use every means that it can <hr /> to protect the lives of its white citizens. and the Government will be weakened less by the loss of three negros than it would be by the loss of one white man. This is my opinion it my be erronious. My health has become such that I fear that I will not be able to withstand the hardships of the Cavlery Service much longer. Is one reson for my wishing to make this change of Sirvice. And an other I think that I can do more good by organising a thousand ineffective men and making them usefull Solders than I can by commanding an old and well drilled company. To enable me to set about this enterprise I must have an order from the war department. And this will have to be obtained through some influencial friend. You know that all of my friends are opposed to the Negros being brought into the service. The assistance of Gov. Yates would be of great adventige. If you will lend me what assistance you can I will try to do my duty. is all the <hr /> promice that I will make least I should break it. Yours John Lynch, Capt. Cam. Co. E. 6th Redgt. Ills. Cav. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/22b8e8872a8a18744a15420e76ccecf8.pdf 244ea20238d725004d01a75d0191387b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Confidencial) Galesburg Ill Feby 15th 1863 Dear Governor We are expecting you up here some time this week as you promised to come Mr and Mrs Dunn write in requesting you to come - should you do so and I beg of you that you will you will be entertained as well as possible in a great place like this I hope that you will have started before this reaches your Henry would I think like the school here and it is just such a quiet place as boys of his age ought to be educated in The condition of this State is very alarming - Unwise men on all sides of the political questions seem to be doing all in their power to stir up the people to achieve <hr /> Civil War - I think that there is great danger - From my acquaintance with you you must know that I am not an alarmist - I am not disposed to cry out until there is some real danger - I believe that the time of danger has really come - I hope and pray that it is not so and that I am mistaken but my convictions are so strong that I now beg of you to have placed in some way in your own hands such power as will enable you as the Executive to immediately suppress any insurrection to punish or disobedience of the laws in the most [illegible] manner - I am told there is a county adjoining this (and I get my information from a reliable source) that several hundred men assembled armed to the teeth as if by no previous concert. and drove the negroes out of the county seat - secret meetings are being held all over this section of country --- of course <hr /> the negroes have no right here under our laws and of course the people have a right to have secret meetings and to bear arms and I would be the last one to question these rights but this action proved something It proved that there is organization and concerted [action?] - The negroes if to be driven out should be driven out by prosecution and under the laws - The fact of organization and that arms are in the hands of these men who propose to forcibly compel the government to recognize the rebels is sufficient to convince me that there is danger I do not wish to be understood to attribute the wrong to any one political party - I believe that it is necessary that something be done Do not understand that I think these extreme measures should be used against persons who do not commit serious overt acts or who do not forcibly seek to resist the government or get up an insurrection - can you not lay the whole facts before the authorities at Washington or Genl Wright. and prepare yourself for emergency immediately - Please excuse me for saying so much. I know that this subject has not been overlooked by you cherishing as I know you do so much affection for our noble state and for our whole country. Please excuse me for saying so much. Truly your friend, Clark E. Carr <hr /> Clark E Carr Galesburgh Feby 15th 1863 Hopes the Gov will not fail to visit his place, says they will try to entertain him in good style. Thinks the school there a good place for Henry, and refers to the present political state of affairs in his portion of the state. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clark E. Carr to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503626 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Confidencial) Galesburg Ill Feby 15th 1863 Dear Governor We are expecting you up here some time this week as you promised to come Mr and Mrs Dunn write in requesting you to come - should you do so and I beg of you that you will you will be entertained as well as possible in a great place like this I hope that you will have started before this reaches your Henry would I think like the school here and it is just such a quiet place as boys of his age ought to be educated in The condition of this State is very alarming - Unwise men on all sides of the political questions seem to be doing all in their power to stir up the people to achieve <hr /> Civil War - I think that there is great danger - From my acquaintance with you you must know that I am not an alarmist - I am not disposed to cry out until there is some real danger - I believe that the time of danger has really come - I hope and pray that it is not so and that I am mistaken but my convictions are so strong that I now beg of you to have placed in some way in your own hands such power as will enable you as the Executive to immediately suppress any insurrection to punish or disobedience of the laws in the most [illegible] manner - I am told there is a county adjoining this (and I get my information from a reliable source) that several hundred men assembled armed to the teeth as if by no previous concert. and drove the negroes out of the county seat - secret meetings are being held all over this section of country --- of course <hr /> the negroes have no right here under our laws and of course the people have a right to have secret meetings and to bear arms and I would be the last one to question these rights but this action proved something It proved that there is organization and concerted [action?] - The negroes if to be driven out should be driven out by prosecution and under the laws - The fact of organization and that arms are in the hands of these men who propose to forcibly compel the government to recognize the rebels is sufficient to convince me that there is danger I do not wish to be understood to attribute the wrong to any one political party - I believe that it is necessary that something be done Do not understand that I think these extreme measures should be used against persons who do not commit serious overt acts or who do not forcibly seek to resist the government or get up an insurrection - can you not lay the whole facts before the authorities at Washington or Genl Wright. and prepare yourself for emergency immediately - Please excuse me for saying so much. I know that this subject has not been overlooked by you cherishing as I know you do so much affection for our noble state and for our whole country. Please excuse me for saying so much. Truly your friend, Clark E. Carr <hr /> Clark E Carr Galesburgh Feby 15th 1863 Hopes the Gov will not fail to visit his place, says they will try to entertain him in good style. Thinks the school there a good place for Henry, and refers to the present political state of affairs in his portion of the state. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4336d4f66713875e755a3a4202f152ce.pdf eebdcdb19aadae7c7f2a870c9043e85d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. Irwin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503627 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1f636ed12e44fd3cef176d5469ae0554.pdf 70b77f18fc39d37ec2a9cf2228f6ef12 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Moscow Tenn February the 15, 1863 Mr. Yates Sir I seat myself to write you a few lines I am one of your boys in Co. G of the 53d Regt of ills vol a private I don't remember of seeing you but once that was before [illegible] when you spoke to us last summer I thought I would wright to you to see if I can get a transfer out of this regt into the 111 Regt of Ills Vol as I have no relatives in this regt I have a uncle in that reg in Co. G and he wants me to get a transfur if I can so I thought you could give me more information than any other one if you will see and help me a little I will be very thankful to you <hr /> Please write to me and let me know about it Direct to Co. G 53rd Regt Ills Vol Yours truely Geo. G. Hancock to Mr Richard Yates <hr /> Ansd Mar 7-63 George G Hancock. Moscow Feb 15th/63 Wishes a transfer from the 53rd Reg into the 111th as he has an uncle in this reg and would like to be with him. No transfers allowed Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Hancock to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503628 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Moscow Tenn February the 15, 1863 Mr. Yates Sir I seat myself to write you a few lines I am one of your boys in Co. G of the 53d Regt of ills vol a private I don't remember of seeing you but once that was before [illegible] when you spoke to us last summer I thought I would wright to you to see if I can get a transfer out of this regt into the 111 Regt of Ills Vol as I have no relatives in this regt I have a uncle in that reg in Co. G and he wants me to get a transfur if I can so I thought you could give me more information than any other one if you will see and help me a little I will be very thankful to you <hr /> Please write to me and let me know about it Direct to Co. G 53rd Regt Ills Vol Yours truely Geo. G. Hancock to Mr Richard Yates <hr /> Ansd Mar 7-63 George G Hancock. Moscow Feb 15th/63 Wishes a transfer from the 53rd Reg into the 111th as he has an uncle in this reg and would like to be with him. No transfers allowed Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3d1e7b07ac25d3031862346625c82d02.pdf 429937df38212eceb3ee7ae530b65be8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with Edw. D. Kittoe letter 1/24/63 Head Qrs Dept of the Tennessee Medical Dir Office Feby 15th 1863 Sir, I have the honor in accordance with your request, to herewith transmit the Report of Dr. Kittoe in the case of Private Julius G. Brown, Co "B" 124th Regiment Illinois Vol Inf I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obdt. Svt C. H. Lamb Sgn U.S.A. Medical Director Dept. Tennessee His Excellency Hon Richard Yates Gov. of Illinois <hr /> C. H. Lamb Medical Director Feb 15th/63. Transmits the report of Dr. Kittoe in the case of Private Julius G. Brown Co "B"-124th Reg. File Disch answer to applicant Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. H. Lamb to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503629 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with Edw. D. Kittoe letter 1/24/63 Head Qrs Dept of the Tennessee Medical Dir Office Feby 15th 1863 Sir, I have the honor in accordance with your request, to herewith transmit the Report of Dr. Kittoe in the case of Private Julius G. Brown, Co "B" 124th Regiment Illinois Vol Inf I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obdt. Svt C. H. Lamb Sgn U.S.A. Medical Director Dept. Tennessee His Excellency Hon Richard Yates Gov. of Illinois <hr /> C. H. Lamb Medical Director Feb 15th/63. Transmits the report of Dr. Kittoe in the case of Private Julius G. Brown Co "B"-124th Reg. File Disch answer to applicant Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/20e4a364e229548d3252180eef17d2fc.pdf 3cbc9fc4ba5bc95abf0efb42895c0d78 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head-Quarters, Post of Bolivar, Bolivar, Tenn., Feby 16, 1863. His Excelency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois: Sir: It is made my agreeable duty to transmit to you the accompanying proceedings and resolutions, expressive of the sentiments of Illinois volunteers at this post, and in its vicinity, on a subject deeply affecting the success of their arms and the honor of their state. The almost unanimous vote by which the resolutions were adopted by the different commands, submitted, as they were, without solicitation or pressure, is sufficient evidence of the unswerving loyalty and patriotism of the good and gallant men you have sent to the field. You may rest assured that these men have no sympathy with that class, whose courage finds expression alone, in a war upon the nation's benefactors and defenders, and who affect to seek peace through submission to Traitors who spurn all offers of peace, not based upon the overthrow of the government, the disruption of the union, and the dishonor of our flag. Let it be understood, that the Soldiers of Illinois are in earnest. They came to this service <hr /> with honest purposes and right convictions of duty - as patriots, not as partisans. Whatever clouds obscured their sight before they see clearly, now. They have passed through the baptism of fire and blood, into a living faith in the justice of their cause, the eternity of the union, and in their own ability to maintain it. A great mistake is being made in the effort to pervert party names to disloyal uses. The soldier feels, as one feels a disgraceful blow, the wound thus inflicted upon the integrity of his political faith. He holds, however, the remedy in his own hands, and will apply it when the cartridge box gives way to the ballot box. For whatever shapes or names, political organizations then may take, those now sustaining the government and laboring to vindicate the constitution and laws will prevail: while those who hold dalliance with treason, and cry peace when there is no peace, save in dishonor, will shrink from the stage and seek shelter in obscurity. The honor of Illinois is dear to her soldiers. Their blood has nourished it, and they will not permit it to be compromised. Claiming brotherhood with those at home, who, inspired by your own counsels and labors, have sustained and encouraged <hr /> them. They will go on to the end of this sad business, with full confidence in a glorious and happy termination. Respectfully Your Ob't. Servant, M. Brayman Brig. Gen. Comg. <hr /> Brayman, Genl. M Boliver Feb 16th 63 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource M. Brayman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503630 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head-Quarters, Post of Bolivar, Bolivar, Tenn., Feby 16, 1863. His Excelency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois: Sir: It is made my agreeable duty to transmit to you the accompanying proceedings and resolutions, expressive of the sentiments of Illinois volunteers at this post, and in its vicinity, on a subject deeply affecting the success of their arms and the honor of their state. The almost unanimous vote by which the resolutions were adopted by the different commands, submitted, as they were, without solicitation or pressure, is sufficient evidence of the unswerving loyalty and patriotism of the good and gallant men you have sent to the field. You may rest assured that these men have no sympathy with that class, whose courage finds expression alone, in a war upon the nation's benefactors and defenders, and who affect to seek peace through submission to Traitors who spurn all offers of peace, not based upon the overthrow of the government, the disruption of the union, and the dishonor of our flag. Let it be understood, that the Soldiers of Illinois are in earnest. They came to this service <hr /> with honest purposes and right convictions of duty - as patriots, not as partisans. Whatever clouds obscured their sight before they see clearly, now. They have passed through the baptism of fire and blood, into a living faith in the justice of their cause, the eternity of the union, and in their own ability to maintain it. A great mistake is being made in the effort to pervert party names to disloyal uses. The soldier feels, as one feels a disgraceful blow, the wound thus inflicted upon the integrity of his political faith. He holds, however, the remedy in his own hands, and will apply it when the cartridge box gives way to the ballot box. For whatever shapes or names, political organizations then may take, those now sustaining the government and laboring to vindicate the constitution and laws will prevail: while those who hold dalliance with treason, and cry peace when there is no peace, save in dishonor, will shrink from the stage and seek shelter in obscurity. The honor of Illinois is dear to her soldiers. Their blood has nourished it, and they will not permit it to be compromised. Claiming brotherhood with those at home, who, inspired by your own counsels and labors, have sustained and encouraged <hr /> them. They will go on to the end of this sad business, with full confidence in a glorious and happy termination. Respectfully Your Ob't. Servant, M. Brayman Brig. Gen. Comg. <hr /> Brayman, Genl. M Boliver Feb 16th 63 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e8f7e7a3fa3aedf1252c327e8381a1f4.pdf 23137eac698ae54dff6a9fc825413f7b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ward 26. Camp Dennison Ohio Feb 16th 1863 Hon R. Yates. Gov of Ill. Dear Sir: I have been wounded at the Battle of Murfreesborough. My wounds are some better now but I am troubled severely with rheumatism which is the result of the long and hard marches endured by our Division. I desire to be transferred from this Hospital to my own State for treatment, and will be very thankful to you if you inform me whether this can be done. I would also desire to have the opportunity of visiting my friends as now am out nearly two years in service and have <hr /> never yet had any opportunity of seeing any of them. Indiana soldiers in this Hosp. are getting transfers to their own State and I think it very unfair if our State cannot have privilege to do the same. Please inform me as desired and oblige Your humble servant Joel Hyatt. Co. C. 59 Ill. Vol. Jeferson C Davis' Division, <hr /> Ans March 6, 1863 Joel Hyatt Ward 26. Camp Denison Ohio. Wants to be transferred to Illinois Hospital. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joel Hyatt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503631 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ward 26. Camp Dennison Ohio Feb 16th 1863 Hon R. Yates. Gov of Ill. Dear Sir: I have been wounded at the Battle of Murfreesborough. My wounds are some better now but I am troubled severely with rheumatism which is the result of the long and hard marches endured by our Division. I desire to be transferred from this Hospital to my own State for treatment, and will be very thankful to you if you inform me whether this can be done. I would also desire to have the opportunity of visiting my friends as now am out nearly two years in service and have <hr /> never yet had any opportunity of seeing any of them. Indiana soldiers in this Hosp. are getting transfers to their own State and I think it very unfair if our State cannot have privilege to do the same. Please inform me as desired and oblige Your humble servant Joel Hyatt. Co. C. 59 Ill. Vol. Jeferson C Davis' Division, <hr /> Ans March 6, 1863 Joel Hyatt Ward 26. Camp Denison Ohio. Wants to be transferred to Illinois Hospital. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/abe9f845373b2a16deb89c4a99cfe292.pdf 514d01d5d0a494df3359bd735b5cc6c1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Feb 16th 1863 Governor Yates Dear Sir I learn on my arrival home that Lieut Swain's resignation has been accepted by Genl Grant. This is the officer you will recollect whos resignation I asked you to forward to the Sect of War the other day. I am informed the 2nd Junr LIeut of the same Co has also resigned. The acceptance when recd can be sent here instead of Vicksburg although I suppose the acceptance of Genl Grant is sufficient. Thanking you for your manifestation of kindness to me I remain Most Truly Yours A. S. Throop <hr /> A. S. Throop Chicago Feb 16th/63 Learns on his arrival home of Lt. Swaine's resignation and the acceptance of it. Says the acceptance when received may be sent to Chicago instead of Vicksburg als file ML Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. S. Throop to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503632 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Feb 16th 1863 Governor Yates Dear Sir I learn on my arrival home that Lieut Swain's resignation has been accepted by Genl Grant. This is the officer you will recollect whos resignation I asked you to forward to the Sect of War the other day. I am informed the 2nd Junr LIeut of the same Co has also resigned. The acceptance when recd can be sent here instead of Vicksburg although I suppose the acceptance of Genl Grant is sufficient. Thanking you for your manifestation of kindness to me I remain Most Truly Yours A. S. Throop <hr /> A. S. Throop Chicago Feb 16th/63 Learns on his arrival home of Lt. Swaine's resignation and the acceptance of it. Says the acceptance when received may be sent to Chicago instead of Vicksburg als file ML Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7f67eab61295c51cd88fec96dee17aa1.pdf b4cd171a20be162011655efba42dfc4e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Abstract of Titles To all Lands in McDonough County, Under seal of Court, Promptly Executed. Taxes Paid at Request. Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Of McDonough County. Macomb, Ill., Feby 16 1863. Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir The friends of Col. L. H. Waters of the 84th Regt. Ills. Volunteers have been circulating a petition here to the President of the W. S. presenting the Claims of the Col. for a promotion to a Brigadier Generalship for distinguished services at the Battle of Stones River. We think that the Col. has fairly won this distinction, by his coolness, bravery and valor displayed at that memorable battle, and we ask you, with the other State Officers to coopperate with us in this matter, and use your influence to accomplish this object. We will send our petition to the Hon William Kellogg, and ask him to present and urge the appointment. J. B. Cummings T. S. Anderson D. G. [Tunnuscliff?] H. [Ervin?] J. E. [Wyne?] <hr /> attended to Mar 3 63. J. B. Cummings & others Macomb Feby 16-63 The friends of Col Waters are circulating a petition for his promotion to Brigadier General. Want Govs & other state officers cooperation. Misc. Draw up strong letter to be signed by us all & forwarded & send copy to Col. Water Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. B. Cummings to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503633 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Abstract of Titles To all Lands in McDonough County, Under seal of Court, Promptly Executed. Taxes Paid at Request. Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Of McDonough County. Macomb, Ill., Feby 16 1863. Hon Richard Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir The friends of Col. L. H. Waters of the 84th Regt. Ills. Volunteers have been circulating a petition here to the President of the W. S. presenting the Claims of the Col. for a promotion to a Brigadier Generalship for distinguished services at the Battle of Stones River. We think that the Col. has fairly won this distinction, by his coolness, bravery and valor displayed at that memorable battle, and we ask you, with the other State Officers to coopperate with us in this matter, and use your influence to accomplish this object. We will send our petition to the Hon William Kellogg, and ask him to present and urge the appointment. J. B. Cummings T. S. Anderson D. G. [Tunnuscliff?] H. [Ervin?] J. E. [Wyne?] <hr /> attended to Mar 3 63. J. B. Cummings & others Macomb Feby 16-63 The friends of Col Waters are circulating a petition for his promotion to Brigadier General. Want Govs & other state officers cooperation. Misc. Draw up strong letter to be signed by us all & forwarded & send copy to Col. Water Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ca041d97f0fde2f1de700a50aa4a54aa.pdf a46b3a502059a082b0411b8be3c16d92 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. February the 16th 1863 Governor yates dear sir I take this opertunity in informing you that i am a private in the 101st regiment Ills voll that was taken prisoner at holly springs on the 20 of Dec and paroled that same day I was sworn into the service on the second day of august 1863 and went in to camp at camp duncan the elventh day of august I took the chills an feavor about the 20th and was verry sick for some weeks and the diarreha attacted me up uppon etering the camp and has not ceased yet but has become a chronic disease so I have not been able for duty undley about three weeks since the twentieth of august last mi presant feelings tell me that <hr /> if i go in to the army again i no that i will suffer i have tried it about five months and mi age and experianc tells i am not able to stand the hard ships of camp life i am forty seven yers old and i find that mi constiution is broken in this case dezire over rooled my best Judgement I wish a discharge and i send you these few lines asking for instructions about how i am to get it the time is close by for us to be orderd back and i want the dezired information if you please against next saturday by letter direct to sinclair morgan Co Ills an old friend William Rusk a brother of James Rusk <hr /> Ans March 6, 63 William Rusk. 101st Reg. Feb 16th/63 Asks the Gov if he will not give him a discharge He is now at home in Sinclair Morgan Co. and is not well enough for duty - has not done duty for six months. Write &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Rusk to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503634 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. February the 16th 1863 Governor yates dear sir I take this opertunity in informing you that i am a private in the 101st regiment Ills voll that was taken prisoner at holly springs on the 20 of Dec and paroled that same day I was sworn into the service on the second day of august 1863 and went in to camp at camp duncan the elventh day of august I took the chills an feavor about the 20th and was verry sick for some weeks and the diarreha attacted me up uppon etering the camp and has not ceased yet but has become a chronic disease so I have not been able for duty undley about three weeks since the twentieth of august last mi presant feelings tell me that <hr /> if i go in to the army again i no that i will suffer i have tried it about five months and mi age and experianc tells i am not able to stand the hard ships of camp life i am forty seven yers old and i find that mi constiution is broken in this case dezire over rooled my best Judgement I wish a discharge and i send you these few lines asking for instructions about how i am to get it the time is close by for us to be orderd back and i want the dezired information if you please against next saturday by letter direct to sinclair morgan Co Ills an old friend William Rusk a brother of James Rusk <hr /> Ans March 6, 63 William Rusk. 101st Reg. Feb 16th/63 Asks the Gov if he will not give him a discharge He is now at home in Sinclair Morgan Co. and is not well enough for duty - has not done duty for six months. Write &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/188a7c2632ad80538ef9b3f43b650869.pdf 5d56ea9f505a09158b342ed97f519bfa Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [1863] Springfield Feb 16th His Excellency Gov Yates The kindness with which you entertained my request that leave of absents be granted my husband Capt J D Lloyd of Co B 11th Mo Vols Infty has not only [won?] my gratitude but has inboldened me to ask still another favor Should the Department at Washington refuse your request would it not be possible through Gov Gamble of Mo to obtain permission for him to return long enough to securt his health which has been much impaired by protracted service Yours greatfully Mrs Lloyd <hr /> [Wm Soms?] <hr /> Mrs. J. D. Lloyd Springfield Feb 16th/63 Would like the Gov to grant her husband Cap J. D. Lloyd of Co B 11th Mo Reg a leave of absence should the department at Washington refuse the request would it not be possible to procur one of Gov Gamble of Mo? Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. Lloyd to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503635 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [1863] Springfield Feb 16th His Excellency Gov Yates The kindness with which you entertained my request that leave of absents be granted my husband Capt J D Lloyd of Co B 11th Mo Vols Infty has not only [won?] my gratitude but has inboldened me to ask still another favor Should the Department at Washington refuse your request would it not be possible through Gov Gamble of Mo to obtain permission for him to return long enough to securt his health which has been much impaired by protracted service Yours greatfully Mrs Lloyd <hr /> [Wm Soms?] <hr /> Mrs. J. D. Lloyd Springfield Feb 16th/63 Would like the Gov to grant her husband Cap J. D. Lloyd of Co B 11th Mo Reg a leave of absence should the department at Washington refuse the request would it not be possible to procur one of Gov Gamble of Mo? Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9897db73009936fbc8647dea37ecc549.pdf b0b7660beee55989abc4a7d32db27bca Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To His Excly. Gov Yeats The bearer hereof James M. Lynn, is desirous of going to Nashville Tennee for the purpose of seeing to a sick relative in hospital He wishes a pass for this purpose. He is a loyal and reliable ceticen of this county. Most Obt Servt Jerome B. Tenney Atlanta, Logan Co Ill Feb 16th 1863. <hr /> Pass issued Feb 17 -63 I.B. Jerome B Tenney Atlanta Logan Co Ill. Feby 16/63 Mr Lynn desires to visit his friends at Nashville, and asks the Governor to aid him. v.a Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jerome B. Tenney to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503636 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. To His Excly. Gov Yeats The bearer hereof James M. Lynn, is desirous of going to Nashville Tennee for the purpose of seeing to a sick relative in hospital He wishes a pass for this purpose. He is a loyal and reliable ceticen of this county. Most Obt Servt Jerome B. Tenney Atlanta, Logan Co Ill Feb 16th 1863. <hr /> Pass issued Feb 17 -63 I.B. Jerome B Tenney Atlanta Logan Co Ill. Feby 16/63 Mr Lynn desires to visit his friends at Nashville, and asks the Governor to aid him. v.a Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0322146607a606dcd34580c95a3d6b86.pdf f6ba905be0c4405fecd5f1035f1e5061 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hd Qrs 1st Cavalry Brigade La Grange Tenn Feby 16th 1863 Dear Sister Kittie Yours of 8th inst. came duly to hand. and glad I was to hear from you. I had just returned from rather an unsuccessful scout, and, was feeling gloomy and uniteresting generally, but when I was handed your letter, all gloom and melancholoy departed, and I felt and realized that I was actually in existence and hand a sister who still remembered me. Speaking of the scout, I shall endeavor to give you a general history of the two days we were out. On last Friday we received intelligence that a "certain Street"---a noted guerrilla was with his bands at or in the neighborhoods of a small town by the name of Saulsberry---distanced some twenty five miles from this place. Col Grierson quickly conceived an idea that Mr. Street could be captured, so he ordered a battalion of the 6th Ills Cav under Maj. Herrod; (Your humble servant acting Adjutant), to go in pursuit of the aforesaid rebel chieftain. Our preparations were quickly made and a little after dark we commenced our [written vertically on the left edge of this page] P.S. You ask me how to address me! Ahem! Lieut. Will Yates Care Col Grierson 1st Cavalry Brigade La Grange Tenn Am I not very unfortunate I have not received a letter from Mollie since I left Jacksonville. <hr /> march with as much display of pomp and joviality as circumstances would permit, The circumstances were these, evry step our horses would make the rider from the horses efforts to extricate himself from the mud would be so desperate, that he (the trouper) would think our place for bivouac would be the next attempt at proceeding farther. Under such circumstances, you are aware, as equestrians, pleasure is somewhat limited, his joviality likewise. The roads were extremely bad for about five miles. when they began to improve, of course our spirits got more buoyant as the roads got better, and when we stoped to camp for the night which hour was about 10 o'clock P.M. evry man was in perfect good humor. We camped at a house of a widow lady a production of spontaneous occurrence in this part of the Sunny South. When we came to the house we saw several horses in the neighborhood of the house which somewhat excited our suspicion as to the loyality of their owners, ergo, we proceeded to surround the aforesaid house, and upon our entrance we found but one man and two ladies---but as we entered we noticed a faint shadow, about such as a butternut suit---with a rebel inclosed, would make, on a hurid exit---from one room to annother---so we demanded a candle and on our presentation of a "tallow dip" proceed to seek whom we might discover. We were not long in finding the gentleman who made [written vertically across the left edge of this page] I don't think the recording angel can ever blot out the many sins this dignity Dr. Adam. As you are aware he would not let me see Mollie the day I left. <hr /> the "shadow on the wall"---but, he plead Union, Hurrahed for Star Spangled banner," and evry other man," produced his oath of allegiance and I presume if we had not been in haste to examine other portions of the building would have demanded immediate protection, On our further search we found a "french gentlemen" cosely slumbering on a downy bed the feathers of which I think judging from apperances were plucked from a rye field. We had some consciencious scrupels in regards to awakening the "sleeping beauty" but remembering our imperitative orders, and according to the Army Regulations, we were compeled to lay aside all ettiquet---and "formality"---and tell the young man if he did not instantly open his eyes and account for his presence then and there, we should from necessity, be compeled to lay violent hands on him, that is, extract him from his comfortable position. He thereon opened his eyes and said he was not the man we were in persuit of. I insisted on his getting up, and putting on his attire, I suppose he felt somewhat indisposed, as he declined, Whereon I gently ceased the bed clothes and gracefully laid them on the floor near the center of the room. Lo and behold, the man had "went to bed with his breeches on." I then asked him who he was. His reply was that he was a visitor. I then asked him if he was not a soldier, which he denied---but finally he confessed that he was an <hr /> honorable member of the "Secesh" army---and had left his Regt at Ripley. he stated that the Rebels in force were advancing on this place. Major [Herrod?] then concluded we had better send him imediately under guard to the Comd of this Post, and inform them of their danger of an attack. He therefore requested me to go out and detail a guard, which I did, but on my return to the house, the Major I found had made some very important discoveries. The lady of the house had produced a suit of blue cloth and brass buttons, in which, she said, our then would be secession friend was attired, when he first made his apperance in her intellecutual presence. We were somewhat disappointed but "murder will out" Our man had been a Union Soldier and was attempting to desert. We placed him under guard and the next morning sent him to his Regt. He is now in the guard house at this place. The other men I have spoken of proved to be sons of the "aforesaid widowed lady" and the other female a daughter. After all due preperations, evry thing being righted out doors as well as in, picket guards out and all---the Major and myself proceeded to accept the hospitality of the widow by way of retiring in one of her most comfortable beds. We retired, and, as indications were favorable for a pleasant day on the morrow our dreams were not disturbed on that account, we slept as the innocent and pious always do, very soundly, but when 4 O'clock A.M. <hr /> came and with it the sound of the bugle, and with that peal after peal of "heavens artillery," and the sound of heavy drops of rain, we "kinder" felt as though the theoretrical part of soldiering was far preferable to the practical, that is we thought it was very nice to have the honor and glory of a soldier done up in a book to suit our taste but would prefer not going under the exposure trials and hardships which would be indispensable to make such a book have a dashy and spicy apperance to the intellectual minds of its readers. We did not have long, thus, to soliloquise, as it become us to be up and doing. After attiring ourselves in blue cloth, seeing that the horses and men were all in proper condition for to resume the march, we seated ourselves at the widows table, and partook of corn bread "very sumptuously". After satisfying our good appetites with the aforesaid substatial, we mounted our horses and proceeded through the mud and rain, which rain was falling in torrents, in persuit of the Rebel Street. We traveled all day but did not find Mr Street. We could heare of him frequently, but like the Milch Sickness he was always a little ahead. We saw four of his men, and chaised them for a few miles, but their horses being fresh were more fleet than ours so we soon lost sight <hr /> [16 Feb 1863] La Grange, Tenn. of them, night overtaking us and it still raining. We stoped again for the night, occupying a vacant house. This night we retired without any supper, and slept on the soft side of a board. The next morning we held a council of war and concluded to return to Camp, where we arrived Sunday 12 O'clock, M. I have not given you all particulars of the scout, but as I said at first, have tried to give you a kind of general idea of what such an expedition consists. I saw Henry to-day on his return from Memphis. Rich Ellis is at Jackson gone up there on a visit, I was up at the camp of the 26th, last night, Boys all well. Jas Yates is, as ever, same Jim. big stout and as good natured as ever, with the good will of evry body. I expect soon to be Adjutant of the Regt. Our present Ajt. has sent in his resignation. And the Cols Grierson and Loomis, say I can have the position if I desire it. I think I shall be inclined to accept. And, Pa thinks Will would be doing well if he could win the hand of Miss Mollie McL. Just tell him I have been troubled with some such serious reflections myself. Tell [Hawes?] I wish I could prescribe for him, but, as he has been afflicted with those diseases from childhood I fear if Miss Mary [S?] can't do anything for him, there, is but little hopes of his recovery. [written vertically across the left side of this page] My Respects to all, Write soon, as ever, Your Brother Will Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Will Yates to [Kittie] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503637 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hd Qrs 1st Cavalry Brigade La Grange Tenn Feby 16th 1863 Dear Sister Kittie Yours of 8th inst. came duly to hand. and glad I was to hear from you. I had just returned from rather an unsuccessful scout, and, was feeling gloomy and uniteresting generally, but when I was handed your letter, all gloom and melancholoy departed, and I felt and realized that I was actually in existence and hand a sister who still remembered me. Speaking of the scout, I shall endeavor to give you a general history of the two days we were out. On last Friday we received intelligence that a "certain Street"---a noted guerrilla was with his bands at or in the neighborhoods of a small town by the name of Saulsberry---distanced some twenty five miles from this place. Col Grierson quickly conceived an idea that Mr. Street could be captured, so he ordered a battalion of the 6th Ills Cav under Maj. Herrod; (Your humble servant acting Adjutant), to go in pursuit of the aforesaid rebel chieftain. Our preparations were quickly made and a little after dark we commenced our [written vertically on the left edge of this page] P.S. You ask me how to address me! Ahem! Lieut. Will Yates Care Col Grierson 1st Cavalry Brigade La Grange Tenn Am I not very unfortunate I have not received a letter from Mollie since I left Jacksonville. <hr /> march with as much display of pomp and joviality as circumstances would permit, The circumstances were these, evry step our horses would make the rider from the horses efforts to extricate himself from the mud would be so desperate, that he (the trouper) would think our place for bivouac would be the next attempt at proceeding farther. Under such circumstances, you are aware, as equestrians, pleasure is somewhat limited, his joviality likewise. The roads were extremely bad for about five miles. when they began to improve, of course our spirits got more buoyant as the roads got better, and when we stoped to camp for the night which hour was about 10 o'clock P.M. evry man was in perfect good humor. We camped at a house of a widow lady a production of spontaneous occurrence in this part of the Sunny South. When we came to the house we saw several horses in the neighborhood of the house which somewhat excited our suspicion as to the loyality of their owners, ergo, we proceeded to surround the aforesaid house, and upon our entrance we found but one man and two ladies---but as we entered we noticed a faint shadow, about such as a butternut suit---with a rebel inclosed, would make, on a hurid exit---from one room to annother---so we demanded a candle and on our presentation of a "tallow dip" proceed to seek whom we might discover. We were not long in finding the gentleman who made [written vertically across the left edge of this page] I don't think the recording angel can ever blot out the many sins this dignity Dr. Adam. As you are aware he would not let me see Mollie the day I left. <hr /> the "shadow on the wall"---but, he plead Union, Hurrahed for Star Spangled banner," and evry other man," produced his oath of allegiance and I presume if we had not been in haste to examine other portions of the building would have demanded immediate protection, On our further search we found a "french gentlemen" cosely slumbering on a downy bed the feathers of which I think judging from apperances were plucked from a rye field. We had some consciencious scrupels in regards to awakening the "sleeping beauty" but remembering our imperitative orders, and according to the Army Regulations, we were compeled to lay aside all ettiquet---and "formality"---and tell the young man if he did not instantly open his eyes and account for his presence then and there, we should from necessity, be compeled to lay violent hands on him, that is, extract him from his comfortable position. He thereon opened his eyes and said he was not the man we were in persuit of. I insisted on his getting up, and putting on his attire, I suppose he felt somewhat indisposed, as he declined, Whereon I gently ceased the bed clothes and gracefully laid them on the floor near the center of the room. Lo and behold, the man had "went to bed with his breeches on." I then asked him who he was. His reply was that he was a visitor. I then asked him if he was not a soldier, which he denied---but finally he confessed that he was an <hr /> honorable member of the "Secesh" army---and had left his Regt at Ripley. he stated that the Rebels in force were advancing on this place. Major [Herrod?] then concluded we had better send him imediately under guard to the Comd of this Post, and inform them of their danger of an attack. He therefore requested me to go out and detail a guard, which I did, but on my return to the house, the Major I found had made some very important discoveries. The lady of the house had produced a suit of blue cloth and brass buttons, in which, she said, our then would be secession friend was attired, when he first made his apperance in her intellecutual presence. We were somewhat disappointed but "murder will out" Our man had been a Union Soldier and was attempting to desert. We placed him under guard and the next morning sent him to his Regt. He is now in the guard house at this place. The other men I have spoken of proved to be sons of the "aforesaid widowed lady" and the other female a daughter. After all due preperations, evry thing being righted out doors as well as in, picket guards out and all---the Major and myself proceeded to accept the hospitality of the widow by way of retiring in one of her most comfortable beds. We retired, and, as indications were favorable for a pleasant day on the morrow our dreams were not disturbed on that account, we slept as the innocent and pious always do, very soundly, but when 4 O'clock A.M. <hr /> came and with it the sound of the bugle, and with that peal after peal of "heavens artillery," and the sound of heavy drops of rain, we "kinder" felt as though the theoretrical part of soldiering was far preferable to the practical, that is we thought it was very nice to have the honor and glory of a soldier done up in a book to suit our taste but would prefer not going under the exposure trials and hardships which would be indispensable to make such a book have a dashy and spicy apperance to the intellectual minds of its readers. We did not have long, thus, to soliloquise, as it become us to be up and doing. After attiring ourselves in blue cloth, seeing that the horses and men were all in proper condition for to resume the march, we seated ourselves at the widows table, and partook of corn bread "very sumptuously". After satisfying our good appetites with the aforesaid substatial, we mounted our horses and proceeded through the mud and rain, which rain was falling in torrents, in persuit of the Rebel Street. We traveled all day but did not find Mr Street. We could heare of him frequently, but like the Milch Sickness he was always a little ahead. We saw four of his men, and chaised them for a few miles, but their horses being fresh were more fleet than ours so we soon lost sight <hr /> [16 Feb 1863] La Grange, Tenn. of them, night overtaking us and it still raining. We stoped again for the night, occupying a vacant house. This night we retired without any supper, and slept on the soft side of a board. The next morning we held a council of war and concluded to return to Camp, where we arrived Sunday 12 O'clock, M. I have not given you all particulars of the scout, but as I said at first, have tried to give you a kind of general idea of what such an expedition consists. I saw Henry to-day on his return from Memphis. Rich Ellis is at Jackson gone up there on a visit, I was up at the camp of the 26th, last night, Boys all well. Jas Yates is, as ever, same Jim. big stout and as good natured as ever, with the good will of evry body. I expect soon to be Adjutant of the Regt. Our present Ajt. has sent in his resignation. And the Cols Grierson and Loomis, say I can have the position if I desire it. I think I shall be inclined to accept. And, Pa thinks Will would be doing well if he could win the hand of Miss Mollie McL. Just tell him I have been troubled with some such serious reflections myself. Tell [Hawes?] I wish I could prescribe for him, but, as he has been afflicted with those diseases from childhood I fear if Miss Mary [S?] can't do anything for him, there, is but little hopes of his recovery. [written vertically across the left side of this page] My Respects to all, Write soon, as ever, Your Brother Will Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2a18834dafb3285a6d09fba2fbb577e6.pdf ffff9f35bd8f69fbcbb02c3f020a6a0c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Ills February 16th 1863. Governor Richard Yates, Dear Sir I take the liberty of introducing to your favorable notice Harriman Couch of Peoria. Mr. Couch is an applicant for a position in the Gunboat service and is now on his way to Cairo (under order of Com Porter) for the purpose of undergoing all examination for the position - I can cheerfully recommend Mr. Couch as worthy of any favorable notice your Excellency may see to give him. Mr Couch has resided in this city for a number of years and by his strict integrity and honesty has won the unbounded confidence and respect of all who know him and if your Excellency should see proper to mention him favorably to the Commander of the Fleet, I am confident he will prove himself worthy. I may also add that Mr Couch has seen service, but of his qualifications as a crewman, I cannot speak. His loyalty patriotism and strict integrity will I trust ensure him the favorable notice of your Excellency I am with great respect Yours very truly E C Ingersoll <hr /> E. C Ingersoll Peoria Feby 16th 63. Introducing H Couch of Peoria & requesting recommendn for him. M. A. II. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. C. Ingersoll to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503638 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Ills February 16th 1863. Governor Richard Yates, Dear Sir I take the liberty of introducing to your favorable notice Harriman Couch of Peoria. Mr. Couch is an applicant for a position in the Gunboat service and is now on his way to Cairo (under order of Com Porter) for the purpose of undergoing all examination for the position - I can cheerfully recommend Mr. Couch as worthy of any favorable notice your Excellency may see to give him. Mr Couch has resided in this city for a number of years and by his strict integrity and honesty has won the unbounded confidence and respect of all who know him and if your Excellency should see proper to mention him favorably to the Commander of the Fleet, I am confident he will prove himself worthy. I may also add that Mr Couch has seen service, but of his qualifications as a crewman, I cannot speak. His loyalty patriotism and strict integrity will I trust ensure him the favorable notice of your Excellency I am with great respect Yours very truly E C Ingersoll <hr /> E. C Ingersoll Peoria Feby 16th 63. Introducing H Couch of Peoria & requesting recommendn for him. M. A. II. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7e4b936ae40ec3cd8ed3b94258bf9d62.pdf 2d5080165a5b45579090752e76d9bdb5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Feb 16th 1863 Honl Richard Yates Dear Sir With great unanimity we have decided to have a Union Meeting here on this day one week commemorative of the 22nd. Sunday being the 22nd we hold it the 23rd instead. We want you if possible to meet with us and address one or both of the meetings. We propose to have one in the afternoon, at one or two o'clock, and one at night, both in a large hall. No name would be more acceptable to our people than that of our honored Governor. Can you meet us? In case you cannot come what person or persons would you recommend to us. I shall write a letter going with <hr /> this to Jehu Baker of Bellville inviting him here, on that occasion but do not know whether he can come or not. As the time for making the necessary arrangements will be short at best it is very desirable to hear from you by letter or Telegraph at once. On behalf of our Union loving citizens I have the honor to be very respectfully yours, K. H. Fell <hr /> K. H. Fell Bloomington Feb 16th /63 Wishes the Gov to speak at a Union meeting commemoration of the 22nd as the 22nd comes on Sunday the meeting will be held on Monday. (23rd) private file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource K. H. Fell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503639 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Feb 16th 1863 Honl Richard Yates Dear Sir With great unanimity we have decided to have a Union Meeting here on this day one week commemorative of the 22nd. Sunday being the 22nd we hold it the 23rd instead. We want you if possible to meet with us and address one or both of the meetings. We propose to have one in the afternoon, at one or two o'clock, and one at night, both in a large hall. No name would be more acceptable to our people than that of our honored Governor. Can you meet us? In case you cannot come what person or persons would you recommend to us. I shall write a letter going with <hr /> this to Jehu Baker of Bellville inviting him here, on that occasion but do not know whether he can come or not. As the time for making the necessary arrangements will be short at best it is very desirable to hear from you by letter or Telegraph at once. On behalf of our Union loving citizens I have the honor to be very respectfully yours, K. H. Fell <hr /> K. H. Fell Bloomington Feb 16th /63 Wishes the Gov to speak at a Union meeting commemoration of the 22nd as the 22nd comes on Sunday the meeting will be held on Monday. (23rd) private file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/74d15f6d2e1fb81ec3df51dbf903551a.pdf 39ae57fb0e4f88a847a6c1a6b18a6d04 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Dennison Ohio Febr 16th 1863. Gov Yates Dear Sir I this morning take the pleasure of stateing to you that I was one that stood up and faced The Enemy at Storm River Battle in defence of this glorious Union and as it was my unlucky fate to receive 2 very severe wounds after which I was conveyed to this Hospital and have been confined here very close not allowed to go any place what ever. I want to know if I cant be conveyed to some Hospital in my own state where I would be better cared for or that I might get a furlough or a shot leave of absence for a short time as <hr /> my buisness are such that almost compels me to be at Home for a shot time. I being a man of a Family your Truly &c please give me an answer soon Direct to Camp Dennison Ohio Ward 30 Carman Hansen 22nd Illinois Inft. Dear Sir. If I can be favored with a transfer or leafe of absance for a shot length of time it would be a great faver to me Uriah Foster 36th Ill Inft Ward 30 <hr /> File Carman Hanson & Uriah Foster U.S. Hospital Camp Denison Ohio Ward 30. Want transfer to Illinois Hospital or leave of absence. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Carmen Hansen to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503640 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Dennison Ohio Febr 16th 1863. Gov Yates Dear Sir I this morning take the pleasure of stateing to you that I was one that stood up and faced The Enemy at Storm River Battle in defence of this glorious Union and as it was my unlucky fate to receive 2 very severe wounds after which I was conveyed to this Hospital and have been confined here very close not allowed to go any place what ever. I want to know if I cant be conveyed to some Hospital in my own state where I would be better cared for or that I might get a furlough or a shot leave of absence for a short time as <hr /> my buisness are such that almost compels me to be at Home for a shot time. I being a man of a Family your Truly &c please give me an answer soon Direct to Camp Dennison Ohio Ward 30 Carman Hansen 22nd Illinois Inft. Dear Sir. If I can be favored with a transfer or leafe of absance for a shot length of time it would be a great faver to me Uriah Foster 36th Ill Inft Ward 30 <hr /> File Carman Hanson & Uriah Foster U.S. Hospital Camp Denison Ohio Ward 30. Want transfer to Illinois Hospital or leave of absence. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/02f4dc5274098a058a6b80524242fb5e.pdf d697f9bc132c2fc8f003aec3d8ab8e6b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Burnham to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503641 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b7eb91a6e53e8dc340a7ea16c150fe4c.pdf d71f9a224cf3ca6127401e8faef964d8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. P. Cooper to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503642 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/24a99463ca93e3198a5c2acf7ad2ffec.pdf 93548007e8752cb2e74faca01a1b1a97 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charles C. Royce to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503643 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/05cdfad30e7a96e3d77699250891ffb4.pdf 4d190fc91c559bb074cc09e4118a068a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James T. Hair to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503644 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a0a699d70df715a29895aa852c038967.pdf 7544ac6c03040d0eb8c20e954520f1d5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill Feb. 17. 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Ills. Dear Sir This will introduce to you Col. Jesse W Baldwin of Georgetown, Vermilion, who is a skilful craftsman and a man of honor. Fraternally H. G. Reynolds Govr Dr Sir Having failed to present your honor my services & funds have been given for the support of my Country to the injury of myself & family Can you not aid me in some apt that will assist me my age & experience is worth something to my country Hon O S David Hon Judge [Perry?] Col O F Harman gave me their support last fall to your Hon Jesse W. Baldwin Georgetown Ill <hr /> Ansd Mar 7 63 H. G. Reynolds. Springfield Ill Feby 17th 1863 Recommends Col Jessie W. Baldwin for some appt. He has spent all of his funds for the support of his country. Answer that would gladly if knew a place. His application will be filed and should opportunity offer shall be duly considered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. G. Reynolds to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503645 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill Feb. 17. 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Ills. Dear Sir This will introduce to you Col. Jesse W Baldwin of Georgetown, Vermilion, who is a skilful craftsman and a man of honor. Fraternally H. G. Reynolds Govr Dr Sir Having failed to present your honor my services & funds have been given for the support of my Country to the injury of myself & family Can you not aid me in some apt that will assist me my age & experience is worth something to my country Hon O S David Hon Judge [Perry?] Col O F Harman gave me their support last fall to your Hon Jesse W. Baldwin Georgetown Ill <hr /> Ansd Mar 7 63 H. G. Reynolds. Springfield Ill Feby 17th 1863 Recommends Col Jessie W. Baldwin for some appt. He has spent all of his funds for the support of his country. Answer that would gladly if knew a place. His application will be filed and should opportunity offer shall be duly considered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0c3bc17c7045ca0f0dffdea31edbb0a9.pdf 5a544404495942a5c8c14a4b4bde575e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William L. Church to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503646 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e6555c3533ee795bbfa6a4aa280a5fa0.pdf c1aca1cde34804b0ea54fc5d538eec18 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private Head Quarters 1st Cavalry Brigade LaGrange Tenn. Feb. 17. 1863. Hon. Richd. Yates Governor of Illinois Governor, I am happy to inform you, that since your brother Wm's arrival here, he has been acting on my staff as aide de camp, and has been perfectly steady, and conducted himself in every way as a gentleman. Upon receiving notice of Lieut. Beck's resignation as adjutant of the 6th Illinois Cavalry, I immediately recommended him to Lieut. Col. Loomis, who now has command of the Regiment, to fill the vacancy. Yours announcing my recommendation for Brig. Gen'l. came duly to hand. Accept my thanks for the favor; but there are so many names before the President & Senate in connection with this position that I fear, unless extraordinary efforts are made by my friends, that the attempt will prove futile. Should you not go to Washington <hr />yourself, would it not be well to telegraph the President, or entrust the matter to some one there, who can be depended upon to urge the matter. Should I succeed in obtaining the promotion, I will endeavor to obtain a better position for your brother. I have not seen any notice of my nomination by the President. Let me hear from you on receipt of this, whether you have received any information in regard to the matter. Respectfully Your obt. servt. B.H. Grierson <hr /> Private “G” Col B H Grierson LaGrange Tenn Febry 17 1863. Says since Will arrived there he has been acting upon his staff as aid de C. has conducted himself in very way as a gentleman. Has recommended him to the Lieut Col for the position of Adjt. Thanks the Governor for the recommendation for Brigadier General. Thinks unless extraordinary efforts are made it will prove a failure. Recd Ex O. May 1863. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 01 (February 14-18, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Benjamin H. Grierson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503647 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200